Kerria japonica (kerria) A that blooms yellow in spring. It thrives in full sun and well drained soil but after it gets established it can tolerate drought to a certain extent. It is in best shape when given space to spread because of its arching habit

Landscape Information Pronounciation: KAIR-ee-uh juh-PON-ih-kuh Type: Shrub Origin: South Asia, India Heat Zones: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Hardiness Zones: 5, 6, 7, 9 Uses: Hedge, Specimen, Border Plant, Cut Flowers / Arrangements Size/Shape Growth Rate: Fast Tree Shape: Round, Spreading, Vase Canopy Texture: Medium Height at Maturity: 1.5 to 3 m

Plant Image Spread at Maturity: 1.5 to 3 meters Time to Ultimate Height: 5 to 10 Years Kerria japonica (kerria)

Botanical Description Foliage Arrangement: Alternate Leaf Venation: Pinnate Leaf Persistance: Deciduous Leaf Type: Simple Leaf Blade: 5 - 10 cm Leaf Shape: Lanceolate Leaf Margins: Serrulate, Double Serrate Leaf Scent: Color(growing season): Green Color(changing season): Yellow Flower Showiness: True Flower Type: Solitary

Flower Image Flower Scent: Pleasant Flower Color: Yellow Seasons: Spring Trunk Trunk Esthetic Values: Showy, Smooth Fruit Type: Follicle Fruit Showiness: False Fruit Colors: Brown, Red Seasons: Summer Kerria japonica (kerria)

Horticulture Management Tolerance Drought Tolerant: Yes Requirements Soil Requirements: Clay, Loam, Sand Soil Ph Requirements: Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline Water Requirements: Moderate Light Requirements: Full, Part Management Edible Parts: Plant Propagations: Cutting, Division

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